tiny
word
/ˈtaɪni/
TY-nee
/tˈaɪni/
TY-nee
Definition
Very small in size. It is often used to emphasize that something is smaller than usual or smaller than expected.
Usage & Nuances
'Tiny' is stronger and more expressive than 'small' and is common in everyday speech. It often has a warm or affectionate tone with things like 'tiny baby' or 'tiny apartment', but it can also stress inconvenience: 'a tiny amount', 'tiny room'.
Spanish: pequeño - diminutoPortuguese (BR): pequeno - minúsculoPortuguese (PT): pequeno - minúsculoChinese (Simplified): 极小的 - 微小的Chinese (Traditional): 極小的 - 微小的Hindi: बहुत छोटा - नन्हाArabic: صغير جدًا - ضئيلBengali: ক্ষুদ্র - ছোট্টRussian: крошечный - малюсенькийJapanese: とても小さい - ちっちゃいVietnamese: nhỏ xíu - tí honKorean: 아주 작은 - 작은Turkish: minik - küçücükUrdu: ننھا - بہت چھوٹاIndonesian: sangat kecil - mungil
Example Sentences
The box is tiny.
basic
She has a tiny dog.
basic
The restaurant was good, but the portions were tiny.
natural
I only need a tiny bit of help.
natural
Her apartment is tiny, but she makes it feel cozy.
natural
We live in a tiny house.
basic